“I share her shock and distress in the depths of my soul.”
Bad evidence
The orange appeal
The locavore’s dilemma: Quest for local eggs requires skill and pluck
“Behind my car, a gigantic, mint-condition 1988 blue Cadillac dwarfed the grim octogenarian driver, who sat staring straight ahead, clutching the steering wheel.”
Letter writer: Trump rally shows we need to build Beloved Community
“We can’t fight negativity with an angrier, shriller negativity.”
Letter writer: Junior Appalachian Musicians deserves support
“We need programs like JAM in our community.”
But they don’t check out… their privilege
Letter writer: A 68/78 campaign would encourage energy savings
“A 68/78 campaign could easily be started in government offices, schools and through Leadership Asheville.”
War juice
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A life remembered: Family and friends recall ‘Jerry’ Williams
“If I could say one thing about Jerry that people need to know — he had a giving heart, he had a giving soul,” says special friend Ervinia Petty. “He wasn’t a saint, but he was an angel.”
Letter writer: Slaughterhouse ‘Blues’ is shocking
“Someday we will look back on this and wonder how on earth did humans do this?”
Letter writer: Let the refugees come to WNC
“Fear and distortion have been used for too long to pit people against one another and to justify violence.”
Trumeleon
Letter writer: Info available on 2017 permaculture gathering
“Next year’s gathering will take place in Celo Aug. 4-6, 2017. Registration will open June 1.”
Public hearing aid
Letter writer: Are agritourism businesses responsible?
“Are these entrepreneurs operating within the law? Do they have the required permits, licenses and insurance? Are they collecting sales tax and properly declaring their added income? Are their kitchens inspected?”
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Letter writer: Well-planned refugee programs enrich communities
“We are a nation of refugees, and we should all be concerned about issues to limit our already very controlled and successful refugee resettlement programs.”
Letter writer: Can’t we support those fleeing war and persecution?
“When we allow our attitudes and behavior to be governed by fear and security concerns, we negate our rich national heritage of welcoming the stranger, forgo opportunities for learning and growth, and project a selfish, mean-spirited image to the world.”
Letter writer: Farm Heritage Trail spotlights conservation
“Our recently launched Farm Heritage Trail is an innovative agritourism initiative that includes a year-round scenic farm trail, seasonal farm stops and an ongoing calendar of farm events including farm-to-table dinners, hikes, educational opportunities and more.”
Letter writer: Nancy Nehls Nelson will make our voices heard
‘After extensive research and opportunities to meet the candidates, I‘ve selected Nancy Nehls Nelson as my candidate for Buncombe County District 2 commissioner for various reasons. ‘